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The Ministry of Health reported this Wednesday about the new conditions for the entry of people to Colombia by air. In the protocols, the National Government eliminated the requirement to have a negative PCR test result up to 96 hours before the flight, for those travelers who needed to get to Colombia, which to date existed.
Julián Fernández Niño, director (e) of Epidemiology and Demography of the Ministry of Health, explained that now the “pre-flight requirements are, firstly, not to present fever or respiratory symptoms associated with covid-19. Similarly, passengers who have not previously filled out the Check-Mig application will be prevented from boarding ”.
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On the other hand, airlines must inform their passengers that when they arrive in Colombia they will be monitored by their insurer, the Ministry of Health or through the National Tracking Contact Center (CCNR), as part of the Testing strategy, Sustainable Selective Tracking and Isolation (PRASS).
These entities, as well as airport operators, are committed to reminding their travelers that the use of a mask is mandatory for everyone over two years of age throughout the flight.
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One of the recommendations of the Ministry of Health to travelers is to bring several masks to replace them during the trip. Also, avoid using the bathroom as much as possible on flights of less than two hours and stay in the assigned seat.
According to the regulations, which modifies resolution 1627 of 2020, people must report to these institutions if during the 14 days after their trip they have suspicious symptoms of covid-19 and follow the indicated measures, which will be paid by travelers in case of not being insured.
It was also established that passengers who plan to leave Colombia must enter the airport 3 hours in advance to board the flight, make use of the mask from the entrance to the air terminal, during the flight and at the port of arrival; as well as knowing all the health requirements of the country of destination, such as quarantines or tests.
“Given recent evidence, it is suggested that travelers keep silence as much as possible during the trip, since this reduces the risk of transmission during the flight, which in any case remains low,” added Fernández .
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